Finance & Reward Analyst, Cork

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytically strong individual to join our Reward team with a primary focus on financial analysis, budgeting, and compensation data management. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in HR controlling, cost management, and some exposure to reward processes, supporting key compensation cycles and financial reporting activities across the organisation. 

This role is full time hybrid in our Cork office but we are open to consider part time and flexible hours for the right candidate.

Your Responsibilities
1. Financial Analysis & Reporting (Primary Focus) 

Support the preparation and maintenance of personnel cost budgets, including salary, bonus, and benefit projections  Perform detailed data analysis on compensation-related costs (base pay, incentives, etc.)  Assist in the production of quarterly HR cost accruals for Finance and senior stakeholders  Analyse variances during the budget process and provide insights into cost impact  Maintain and validate headcount and cost tracking files, ensuring data accuracy and consistency 
2. Budgeting & Forecasting Support Assist in annual budgeting and reforecasting cycles for personnel expenses  Support Finance and HR in consolidating global workforce cost assumptions  Update and manage cost models, including scenario analysis (e.g., hiring plans, salary increases, bonus outcomes)  Contribute to ad hoc financial queries related to compensation topics 
3. Accruals & Financial Controls Prepare and maintain quarterly accrual calculations for bonuses, commissions, and other incentive plans  Support reconciliation of accruals vs. actual payments in collaboration with Finance and Payroll  Ensure audit-ready documentation for all compensation-related financial entries  Assist in strengthening financial controls and governance around reward processes 
4. Compensation Data & Reward Processes (Supporting Role) Support key reward cycles such as salary reviews, bonus payments, and LTI grants from a data and cost perspective  Validate and reconcile compensation datasets used for payroll and reporting  Support compensation data submission sets to data and benchmarking vendors 
5. Systems, Automation & Data Quality Work with Excel and HR systems to: Maintain large datasets and models  Improve data integrity and reporting accuracy  Develop or enhance automated reports and tracking tools  Support ongoing improvements in HR controlling processes and reporting frameworks 

Your skills and experience: Some prior exposure (early careers experience) in finance, controlling, accounting, or data analysis  Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail  Proficiency in Excel  Comfortable working with confidential and sensitive data  Structured, reliable, and proactive working style 
Nice to have: Exposure to financial concepts such as accrualsPrevious experience in HR, Finance, or data analysis
What We Offer Opportunity to develop strong analytical and financial controlling skills  Involvement in key business cycles (budgeting, forecasting, bonus planning)  A collaborative and supportive environment with learning opportunities across HR, Finance, and Analytics  Ability to work with data and draw insights 
What are your perks? A multicultural and international company with over 60 different nationalitiesProject-based activities working with colleagues across the globeA start-up and innovation mindset while in the process of scaling-up processes and efficienciesHybrid working model & flexible working hoursA strong learning environment and regular career discussionsCompany Performance BonusHealth insurance for you and your familyCompany pension contributionCycle to work and tax saver commuter tickets schemes… and discover even more by talking with us!